The report and, where applicable, the samples are deposited by the authorised agent with the administrative department that records the sampling.
An order of the Minister for the Economy may authorise samples to be sent to any other administrative department.
The administrative department that receives the samples registers them, records the identifier on the report and labels each sample attached to the report.
Samples required for testing or analysis are sent to the relevant State laboratory.
The other samples are kept, where appropriate, by the administrative department.
However, if the nature of the goods requires special conservation measures, the samples may be sent to the State laboratory, which may take precautionary measures pursuant to the order mentioned in Article R. 512-12.